Health Visitor

Job summary

• Suffolk County Council West Suffolk (Community based)
• £38,925 - £44,305 per annum (pro rata if part time)
• 18.5 - 37 hours per week
• Permanent

Posts available

• Post 1: 37 hours per week Haverhill (West Suffolk) Flexible working options available
• Post 2: 27 hours per week Haverhill (West Suffolk) Flexible working options available
• Post 3: 18.5 hours per week Forest Heath (West Suffolk)

Make a meaningful difference providing vital support to families in Suffolk. Join our fantastic 0-19 Healthy Child Service team as aHealth Visitorin West Suffolk.

Reimagine the possibilities.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Main duties of the job

Your role and responsibilities

You will:

• lead delivery of the Healthy Child Programme for ages 0-5
• conduct assessments and care planning
• evaluate outcomes and support service improvement
• champion health promotion and reduce inequalities
• provide health reviews and targeted support to families
• maintain NMC registration and work to The Code
• safeguard children through collaboration, assessments, support and advice
• be the key contact and case holder for families.

About us

The Team

As a team, we:

• take an innovative multi-agency approach with Early Help, Social Care and Family Hubs
• have a profound impact on lifelong health through early intervention
• help families overcome challenges and thrive
• provide expert advice, assessments, and support.

We will offer you:

• a bespoke induction programme and preceptorship
• a robust learning and development programme
• Solihull Approach Training to strengthen early intervention work with families
• Clinical management, and child protection supervision
• Ongoing professional development to support children and their parents from the antenatal period onwards.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report.